JOB OVERVIEW

The Bridge Management Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing Hillsborough County’s Bridge Management Program. This will include analyzing and producing a recommended annual network level repair, rehabilitation and replacement list for present year and 5 and 10 year projections based on available budgets. Budgets may be developed from multiple funding sources and investigation and applying for available grant funding sources. Close coordination with management, maintenance and construction service units, other staff and consultants will be required. Performs licensed professional engineering work as the team lead for a small team at the supervisory level involving the program planning, project management and development, and oversight of design, construction, maintenance and operation of public works bridge projects and facilities.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of the principles and practices for assigned functional area.

Knowledge of bridge management or similar asset management systems. Must be able to plan and implement GIS analysis and map outcomes, produce bridge condition data and other related map documents.

Ability to comprehend and apply engineering, scientific and technical principles and methods to plan, formulate and carry out programs and policies.

Ability to write complex technical reports.

Ability to review, sign and seal the subordinate staff works.

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external entities with considerable interpersonal and managerial skills.

Excellent people skills and a firm understanding of the bridge management program are a must.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Oversees bridge design, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation strategies, and is responsible for analyzing and identifying bridge rehabilitation techniques for project development and design.

Oversees field inspectors to complete condition inspections on a scheduled cyclical basis while following federal and state inspection process.

Trains and assesses field inspectors’ performance, as well as, performs and coordinates data collection.

Reviews haul routes and resultant deterioration, making recommendations for repair and working with contractor / operator to correct deficient conditions.

Provides contract administration including creating work orders, tracking progress, approving invoices and working with consultants to maintain the continuity of service of the contract.

Investigates and responds to citizen inquiries about bridge and road conditions.

Manages and is responsible for one or more phases of large public works projects.

Manages the bridge capital improvement program (CIP) award and procurement.

Signs and seals engineering documents.

Manages public works project closeout activities.

Oversees a public works project/program.

Conducts pre-bid/preconstruction conferences and other meetings as required.

Recommends staffing requirements and budgets.

Supervises the work of professional and technical subordinate staff by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling, and evaluating performance.

WHY JOIN US
Hillsborough County Government provides employees with careers that are both professionally and personally rewarding. With a wide range of independent agencies to choose from, the opportunities within Hillsborough County Government are endless! You are not just an employee within the government, you are an ambassador and business partner making a huge impact within our community tha...t helps shape our future.
WHY WE EXIST
Our mission is to provide effective quality service at a reasonable cost with courtesy, integrity and accountability in a manner that protects and enhances the quality of life of our diverse population.
WHAT MATTERS MOST
Hillsborough County Government is guided by our shared values that help us deliver on the promise of effective quality service. We expect and demonstrate:
•Customer Commitment: Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.
•Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity: Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
•Organizational Excellence: Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
•Success through Teamwork: Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.